Monday, January 12, 2004
QUESTION WHO IS A BIGGER LIAR - ROGER CLEMENS OR BUSH and HIS WHITE HOUSE?
Clemens joins the Astros. I like this for two reasons: 1) it pisses off Boy George, and 2) Clemens will have to pick up a bat.
VLAD OUT WEST
The ten or so hardcore fans of the Angels should be kissing the feet of Art Monerno. Not only does the man drop beer prices as his first act after taking over the team, but signs Vlad making his club a legit playoff contender as Neyer suggests. I would only add one comment to Neyer's analysis: a full season of Troy Glaus will improve the club over 2003 as well. Glaus only had 367 PA in 2003. If healthy, Glaus should have about 300 more.
If I were one of the ten hardcore fans, I would not be booking an October flight to the East Coast just yet. The Angels have some question marks going into the 2004 season:
1. Which Jose Guillen and Kelvin Escobar are they going to get in 2004? Both had their most successful season in 2003.
2. Can Salmon and Erstad stay healthy in less physically demanding positions?
3. Will Glaus return to form after missing half a season?
4. Is Colon's dropping K rate a reason for concern or is he just learning how to pitch more efficiently?
5. Can Garrett Anderson play center at 31 on a full-time basis?
6. Will Vlad's back hold up?
Of course, you could make a list this size for any club, but not one filled with so many key players. Stoneman needs to find some insurance policies for the above questions.
UPDATE
I will not be posting on Seattle since the folks at the USS MARINER do not foresee October baseball in the Pacific Northwest. I lost my notes on the Royals so I will not be posting on that team too. Basically, Allard Baird has put together a club that should contend in the AL Central by acquiring cost effective hitters with high upside. If the pitching can come along, the Royals should be in contention throughout 2004. Jeremy Affeldt and his blister issue could be the key for the Royals. If his blisters are under control, Affeldt could become the Royals #1. If not, they should make Affeldt the relief ace and trade the highly talented and inconsistent MacDonald. I would love to see Baird add Greg Maddux. He would be a perfect fit with Royals, as a veteran who can pitch 200+ above average innings.
Clemens joins the Astros. I like this for two reasons: 1) it pisses off Boy George, and 2) Clemens will have to pick up a bat.
VLAD OUT WEST
The ten or so hardcore fans of the Angels should be kissing the feet of Art Monerno. Not only does the man drop beer prices as his first act after taking over the team, but signs Vlad making his club a legit playoff contender as Neyer suggests. I would only add one comment to Neyer's analysis: a full season of Troy Glaus will improve the club over 2003 as well. Glaus only had 367 PA in 2003. If healthy, Glaus should have about 300 more.
If I were one of the ten hardcore fans, I would not be booking an October flight to the East Coast just yet. The Angels have some question marks going into the 2004 season:
1. Which Jose Guillen and Kelvin Escobar are they going to get in 2004? Both had their most successful season in 2003.
2. Can Salmon and Erstad stay healthy in less physically demanding positions?
3. Will Glaus return to form after missing half a season?
4. Is Colon's dropping K rate a reason for concern or is he just learning how to pitch more efficiently?
5. Can Garrett Anderson play center at 31 on a full-time basis?
6. Will Vlad's back hold up?
Of course, you could make a list this size for any club, but not one filled with so many key players. Stoneman needs to find some insurance policies for the above questions.
UPDATE
I will not be posting on Seattle since the folks at the USS MARINER do not foresee October baseball in the Pacific Northwest. I lost my notes on the Royals so I will not be posting on that team too. Basically, Allard Baird has put together a club that should contend in the AL Central by acquiring cost effective hitters with high upside. If the pitching can come along, the Royals should be in contention throughout 2004. Jeremy Affeldt and his blister issue could be the key for the Royals. If his blisters are under control, Affeldt could become the Royals #1. If not, they should make Affeldt the relief ace and trade the highly talented and inconsistent MacDonald. I would love to see Baird add Greg Maddux. He would be a perfect fit with Royals, as a veteran who can pitch 200+ above average innings.
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